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Development of Fiscal Year 2027 Commercial Vehicle Safety Plans to Support National Safety Goals

DOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · Opportunity number FM-MCG-27-001

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 1, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Sep 30, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberFM-MCG-27-001
AgencyDOT-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Department of Transportation
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)20.218
PostedAug 6, 2026
DeadlineSep 30, 2026
Award ceiling$55,000,000
Award floor$470,000
Expected number of awards56
Estimated total program funding$494,962,500
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeGrant
CategoryTransportation
Last updated hereOct 1, 2026

Summary from the notice

The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) is a Federal formula grant program that provides financial assistance to States, and U.S. Territories to reduce the number and severity of crashes, injuries, and fatalities and hazardous material incidents involving commercial motor vehicles.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • State governments

Who should take a closer look

  • State governments

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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